Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Chevrolet Wins Two of Ward's 10 Best Engines Awards

OKEMOS, Mich. –– Many drivers or potential customers of Chevrolet focus, understandably, on the automaker's expertise in designing sleek and technologically modern vehicles that create enjoyable experiences on the road. However, there's a whole other world of notable craftsmanship that doesn't get the same spotlight: the engine and other mechanical components, the organs of the machines that people love to drive.

But now that Chevrolet has won two of Ward's 10 Best Engines awards––one for the 2016 Camaro's 3.6L V6, the other for the 2016 Volt's Voltec propulsion system––we're sure Chevrolet's engineer's will feel a greater sense of being appreciated.

“This recognition is a win for our customers with improved efficiency and performance and a credit to our engineering teams and supplier partners,” said Dan Nicholson, vice president, Global Powertrain. “It isn’t enough to just be good. Many of our competitors are good. At GM, we are committed to consistently delivering great propulsion systems.”

Chevrolet Wins Two of Ward's 10 Best Engines Awards
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2016 Camaro 3.6L V6 Engine 

As Drew Winter––director, Content at WardsAuto––states, the 2016 Camaro's engine is like a "V8 for the price of a V6" and is "loaded with advanced technology, including fuel-saving cylinder deactivation." Available in the Camaro LT, the 3.6L V6 generates an SAE-certified 335 horespower and 284 lb-ft of torque, making it the best-performing naturally aspirated V6 engine available in the Camaro's segment. 

Other notable points on the Camaro's 3.6L V6 are its "direct injection, continuously variable valve timing and, for the first time, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), which disables two cylinders under light throttle applications to enhance efficiency," according to Chevrolet.  Drivers will also appreciate the engine's EPA-estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, and its special design to reduce noise.

Chevrolet Wins Two of Ward's 10 Best Engines Awards
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2016 Volt Voltec Propulsion System

The Volt's Voltec is already the auto industry's leading propulsion system, but now Chevrolet has made it even more formidable with a lighter and stronger design, as well as much longer electric range capability. The Voltec has an electrified vehicle range of 53 miles, and can drive 420 miles with combined EV and fuel. But if drivers charge their Volt regularly, Chevrolet says driving over 1,000 miles between fill-ups is attainable. The Voltec propulsion system achieves a combined EPA-estimated 42 mpg.

As much as we love the design and technology present in Chevrolet's new vehicles, Chevrolet winning two of Ward's 10 Best Engines awards is a good reminder of how much equal effort and skills the automaker includes under the hoods of its best-selling products. 

Come see the power and efficiency of Chevrolet engines for yourself at Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos. Call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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